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I'm really nervous to take metronidazole, just because the side effects sound really bad and i don't want to end up throwing up or feeling really sick! nether my mum of dad get sick off antibiotics but i'm still really scared to take it!

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Prescriber: Talk to your prescriber about alternatives that will be appropriate for your condition. Metronidazole is in general better tolerated than other antibiotics otherwise.

Answered 12/11/2020

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A member asked:

I'm really nervous to take metronidazole, just because the side effects sound really bad and i don't want to end up throwing up or feeling really sick! nether my mum of dad get sick off antibiotics but i'm still really scared to take it!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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